To find the superlative form of short adjectives, we usually follow these rules:
1.
Regular adjectives: Add
-est to the end (e.g., *tall* → *the tallest*).
2.
Adjectives ending in 'e': Just add
-st (e.g., *nice* → *the nicest*).
3.
Short adjectives with one vowel and one consonant (CVC): Double the last letter and add
-est (e.g., *big* → *the biggest*). Note: None of the words in this list fit this specific rule perfectly except maybe "hot" or "big," but let's look at our specific list.
4.
Irregular adjectives: Some words change completely (e.g., *good* → *the best*, *bad* → *the worst*, *far* → *the farthest/furthest*).
Let's go through each word on your worksheet:
1.
Long: Regular. Add -est. →
the longest (This is already done for you).
2.
Short: Regular. Add -est. →
the shortest
3.
Close: Ends in 'e'. Add -st. →
the closest
4.
Far: Irregular. It becomes
the farthest (or sometimes *the furthest*). In most school worksheets, *the farthest* is the standard answer for distance.
5.
Fast: Regular. Add -est. →
the fastest
6.
Slow: Regular. Add -est. →
the slowest
7.
Nice: Ends in 'e'. Add -st. →
the nicest
8.
Old: Regular. Add -est. →
the oldest
9.
New: Regular. Add -est. →
the newest
10.
Good: Irregular. It does not become "goodest." It becomes
the best.
11.
Bad: Irregular. It does not become "baddest." It becomes
the worst.
Final Answer:
2. the shortest
3. the closest
4. the farthest
5. the fastest
6. the slowest
7. the nicest
8. the oldest
9. the newest
10. the best
11. the worst
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of superlative adjective worksheet.
